Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related offenses for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Cleveland, Minnesota who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a far better chance at addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Cleveland, Minnesota instead of jail time or other penalties.